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What is the defining functional group of alcohols?
What is the defining functional group of alcohols?
The defining functional group of alcohols is the hydroxyl group (-OH).
How do alcohols differ within a homologous series?
How do alcohols differ within a homologous series?
Alcohols in a homologous series differ by a -CH₂- unit.
What is the general formula for alcohols?
What is the general formula for alcohols?
The general formula for alcohols is CₙH₂ₙ₊₁OH.
How does the physical and chemical properties of alcohols change within their series?
How does the physical and chemical properties of alcohols change within their series?
What suffix is commonly used to denote the names of alcohols?
What suffix is commonly used to denote the names of alcohols?
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Homologous series
Homologous series
A series of organic compounds with the same functional group, where each member differs from the next by a -CH₂- unit.
Functional group (alcohol)
Functional group (alcohol)
The -OH group in alcohols determining their chemical properties.
General formula (alcohol)
General formula (alcohol)
The general chemical formula for alcohols; CₙH₂ₙ₊₁OH
Alcohol naming convention
Alcohol naming convention
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Varying properties (alcohol)
Varying properties (alcohol)
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